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How to get fromEdinburgh to East Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to St Brides Churchbus bus 201
    2h 11m
    £20–35

  2. Drive 44.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to East Kilbridecar car 44.8 mi
    55 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 28m
    £12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    55 min
    £290–350

  5. Bus, line 6 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 35m
    £13–22

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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 28m.

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